Custodian (Varied Shifts)

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Custodian (Varied Shifts)
Requisition ID: 2025-9611
# of Openings: 50
Location: US-UT-Logan
Category: Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance
position Type: Non-benefited (hourly) Part-Time
Job Classification: Non-Benefited
College: Facilities
Department: Facilities Maintenance
Advertised Salary: $12.50 per hour
Overview
Join our team as a Custodian responsible for maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards in university buildings. This role involves a diverse range of tasks including cleaning, vacuuming, trash removal, dusting, recycling, restroom maintenance, and light-bulb replacement.
Position Details:
This is an On-Campus ACA Variable Hourly position offering a minimum of 15 hours per week.
Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive cleaning tasks in university building including:

• Encompassing vacuuming
• Trash and Recycling removal
• Dusting
• Restroom upkeep
• Light-bulb replacement.

Handle other duties as assigned to maintain cleanliness and safety standards.
Qualifications
Reliability and Ability to Follow Instructions: Demonstrating consistency and adherence to guidelines is a valuable skill in a custodial role, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and efficiently.
Required Documents
Along with the online Application, please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in your profile under “Resume/CV”

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Advertised Salary
$12.50 per hour
ADA
Employee may work in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoors, the employee is protected from weather conditions, but not necessarily protected from temperature changes. Outdoors, incumbents may be exposed to rain, snow, wind, extreme cold or extreme heat.
This position requires moderate physical activity. Employee must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. This position requires nearly continuous standing and walking as well as reaching overhead, bending, kneeling, squatting, sitting, and repetitive hand motions (tool use and typing). Employees may be exposed to hazardous conditions including elevated workspaces, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals, loud noises, and conditions that may affect the respiratory system such as dust, fumes, and unpleasant odors. Additionally, the work environment can include confined or narrow spaces. Employees must adhere to safety precautions and may be required to use protective equipment.
Physical Abilities:

• Lifting and Transferring Weight: Capable of handling loads up to 50 pounds is crucial for various tasks involving equipment, trash, or supplies.
• Comfort with Heights and Extended Reach: Essential for tasks involving climbing stairs, ladders, and reaching high areas for maintenance.
• Adaptability to Uncomfortable Positions: Necessary for tasks like cleaning low areas, which may require crawling, kneeling, or squatting.
• Work in Confined Spaces: Ability and willingness to work effectively in tight or restricted areas, which is common in custodial work.

Specific Skills:

• Carrying a 25-pound vacuum for Extended Periods: A specific skill relevant to the equipment used in the role.
• Handling Chemicals, Fragrances, and Restroom Cleaning: Demonstrating proficiency in handling cleaning materials and performing specific cleaning tasks.
• Availability for Snow Removal: A task-specific requirement, indicating the need for flexibility and readiness for varied responsibilities.
• Commitment and Flexibility: Commitment to Assigned Shifts; reliability in fulfilling designated work hours is crucial for operational efficiency.

College/Department Highlights
University Highlights
Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.
USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties.
Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU’s commitment to perseverance and achievement.
Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.
The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu.
*updated 09/2025
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Notice of Non-discrimination
In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.
The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USUs non-discrimination policies:
Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266
Title IX Coordinator Matthew Pinner, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266
Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, Ut 84322
For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov
U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, 303-844-5695, OCR.Denver@ed.gov
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